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ACCA is the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants. We’re a thriving global community of 227,000 members and 544,000 future members based in 176 countries and regions that upholds the highest professional and ethical values. We believe that accountancy is a cornerstone profession of society that supports both public and private sectors. That’s why we’re committed to the development of a strong global accountancy profession and the many benefits that this brings to society and individuals. Since 1904 being a force for public good has been embedded in our purpose. And because we’re a not-for-profit organisation, we build a sustainable global profession by re-investing our surplus to deliver member value and develop the profession for the next generation. Through our world leading ACCA Qualification, we offer everyone everywhere the opportunity to experience a rewarding career in accountancy, finance and management. And using our respected research, we lead the profession by answering today’s questions and preparing us for tomorrow. Find out more about us at accaglobal.com
EBAN, the European Trade Association for Business Angels, Seed Funds, and other Early Stage Market Players is a non-profit association representing the interests of business angels, business angels networks (BANs), seed funds and other entities involved in bridging the equity gap in Europe. Our main activities include representing the early stage investment market in Europe, carrying out research on the angel market and producing facts and trends, identifying and sharing best practices, promoting the role and visibility of business angel networks and early stage funds in Europe, promoting synergies and networking opportunities among actors in the industry, supporting the emergence of professional structures and quality standards across Europe, and supporting the internationalisation of the angel and early stage industry and movement.
The Club de Madrid is an independent non-profit organization composed of 80 democratic former Presidents and Prime Ministers from 56 different countries, constituting the world´s largest forum of former Heads of State and Government, who have come together to respond to a growing demand for support among leaders in two key areas: democratic leadership and governance; and response to crisis and post-crisis situations. Both lines of work share the common goal of addressing the challenge of democratic governance and political conflict as well as that of building functional and inclusive societies, where the leadership experience of our Members is most valuable.Click here to download our new brochureClick here to download a complete list of members of the Club de Madrid
Díaz & Hilterscheid Unternehmensberatung GmbH (www.diazhilterscheid.de) provides customers with personalized consulting in Financial Services, IT Management & Quality Services, Training Services and IT Law. Among the customers are companies of the financial, software development and industrial sector.The company’s philosophy is to combine economical and technical competences, achieving the customer needs on a sustainable and successful project.
Global challenges require local solutions and global governance. Protecting the climate, biodiversity, air quality and freshwater resources needs international commitment and cooperation between all levels of government.ICLEI is an:Association of over 1,200 local governments that represents the interests of local authorities within the United Nations and at international policy forums.A movement driving positive change on a global scale through programmes and campaigns on local sustainability.A resource centre offering information, tools, networking, training and consulting services.ICLEI is the only network of sustainable cities operating worldwide. The organisation facilitates local government input to United Nations (UN), processes such as the UN Framework Conventions on Climate Change, and Biodiversity. In partnership with the UN and other organisations, as well as national governments, ICLEI puts in the groundwork for more ambitious and more responsible international commitments - and seeks global recognition and support for local action.
Innovation is not given to systems and formulas. It is given to people-restless, inspired, fascinated individuals with an almost cellular need to change. A machine cannot innovate , because a machine cannot take risks. EYIF today gives voice to a community of young innovators and experts that believe in taking risks and the value of shared ideas and professional mentorship.Non-profit, pan-European platform that was launched at the European Parliament on 12 July 2010 at a joint European Commission, European Parliament and Council of Europe.www.eyif.eu
At Connecting Group, we link people in business through senior executive strategic meetings and events. Our cross-industry and industry specific events are designed for you, leading professionals, eager to share and further develop your expertise and business strategies. Being part of our business network will accelerate your time-to-market, and achieve outstanding results within your organisation and with your key partners. Our unique and innovative events will provide you with a different experience!
The British Chamber of Commerce in Belgium (BCCB) offers : • A vast network of contacts in the right places enabling you to increase your client reach • Influence policy where it matters by providing access to key policy and decision makers within Belgium and in the EU institutions • Help to develop your business by offering networking and corporate hospitality opportunities
The EIB is the long-term financing institution of the European Union and its mission is to help implement the EU's policy objectives by financing sound business projects. The Bank operates on a "not for profit maximising" basis and borrows on the capital markets to finance these projects. It works in the framework of a rolling three-year operational plan, approved by its Board of Directors and updated every year.Our Mission is to further the objectives of the European Union by making long-term finance available for sound investment.
We are a training company based in Brussels that provides one-day courses mainly for EU Institutions competitions.We provide training for both the Computer Based Test and for the Assessment Center phase of EPSO competitions and our methods are applicable right-away. We see our trainings as problem-solving processes and we believe it is always easier to learn from the experiences of others than having to go through everything on your own. Each course is split into a theoretical and a practical part. In the first part participants will benefit from the advice, tips and tricks of our trainers who took the EPSO tests before. The practical part will make you understand exactly what you have to do on that day. Our easy to follow courses bring you just that
The Institute was established in 1995 as an independent academic organization with the mission to become a forum where academics and researchers from all over the world could meet in Athens and exchange ideas on their research and consider the future developments of their fields of study. Our mission is to make ATHENS a place where academics and researchers from all over the world meet to discuss the developments of their discipline and present their work. To serve this purpose, conferences are organized along the lines of well established and well defined scientific disciplines. In addition, interdisciplinary conferences are also organized because they serve the mission statement of the Institute. Since 1995, ATINER has organized close to 150 annual international conferences and has published over 100 books. Academically, the Institute is organized into four research divisions and nineteen research units. Each research unit organizes at least one annual conference and undertakes various small and large research projects.
The Institute for Communication Economics (ICE) at the Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München was established in autumn 2006 by the Deutsche Telekom Stiftung and is chaired by Professor Tobias Kretschmer.In research and teaching the team of the Institute for Communication Economics is focused on economic principles in network industries, for example the markets for mobile phones and video games. In these markets the utility of an individual customer depends on the consumption decisions of all customers which leads to fundamental differences in market structure and corporate strategies compared to conventional industries.
Danube University Krems has specialized in postgraduate academic studies and offers exclusive courses in the fields of economics and business management, communications, IT and media, medicine, health and social services, law, administration and international affairs, education and cultural sciences as well as of building and ecology. Being a European model project, Danube University Krems combines high quality in education, research and consulting with excellent customer orientation and service. More than 5,000 students from 70 countries are enrolled in over 150 academic courses.
The European Academy for Taxes, Economy & Law offers expertise in the core areas of common European law and regulations: EU Funding, Taxes, State Aid, Energy & the Environment, IT, Internal Affairs and Internal Security.With the aid of European and National experts this knowledge transfer proceeds via different information channels, especially by publications and high class events designed as congresses, conferences, seminars and workshops. In-house Conference Managers research, analyse, check, filter and evaluate market information and conceive out of it practice-oriented expert meetings independently.The European Knowledge Network connects management and staff from all areas of civil service and the European economy to strengthen the network of expertise at large and to simplify their daily workload. EUROPE UNITED BY KNOWLEDGE.
The European Alliance for Innovation (EAI) was created by a community of innovation leaders from industry, research, government and non-governmental sectors to address Europe’s challenge that the European Union, federal and local governments, public and private industry, researchers and scientists in Europe are engaged in parallel, and not often, in collaboration on technology development and entrepreneurial innovation.
OpenForum Europe (OFE) is not-for-profit, independent of any organisation and was launched in March 2002 to accelerate, broaden and strengthen the use of OSS in business and government. OFE pursues the vision of an open, competitive European IT market by 2010 in line with the European Commission i2010 Strategy with the mission of facilitating open competitive choice for IT users. OFE is supported by major IT suppliers and works closely with the European Commission and National Governments.
In close cooperation with the industry, HumanIT, is a multidiscplinary research centre, exploring the impact of information technology on society. HumanIT is an abbreviation of "Human Values of Information Technology". Our vision is that the HumanIT initiative will increase the value of the new information technology for common people
The University of Bucharest (is one of the leading institutions of higher education in Romania, and enjoys a considerable national and international prestige, acquired over almost 140 years. Its various schools are well known for their activities in all important scientific and academic domains. Its graduates have included many prominent personalities: teachers and researchers at important universities all over the world, members of the Romanian Academy and of similar institutions in other count
The Maastricht Graduate School of Governance was founded in September 2004 by the University Board of Maastricht University. The official opening of the School took place on the 1st of October 2005. The School is a unique initiative that blends innovative master and PhD programmes, integrates and strengthens research in Governance and valorises research and teaching experience through contractual training and research activities.
The European Optical Society (EOS), founded in 1991, serves as the joint forum for all individuals, companies, organisations, educational institutions, and learned and professional societies, who recognise the opThe purpose of the society is to contribute to progress in optics and related sciences, and to promote their applications at the European and international levels, by bringing together individuals and legal entities involved in these disciplines and their applications.
The main activities of the Fraunhofer Institute for Computer Graphics Research (IGD) are the development of product prototypes (hard- and software) and the realization of concepts, models, and solutions for computer graphics and its adaption to specific application requirements. The work is rounded off by object-oriented basic research projects and the realization of single devices and computer graphics systems with pilot character.
Lifelong Learning Institute from Iasi focuses research of educational phenomenon during the entire life and training specialists in the field, providing scientific and methodological support for institutes of continuing education and adults in Romania, through the partnership between academic activities and the making activities.
INSTICC is a scientific, non-profit association whose goals are to develop and disseminate knowledge and perform activities in the areas of information systems and technologies, control and communications, including developing research projects, software engineering, conference organization, consulting, book and journal publishing, as well as other relevant activities.
Institute of Computer Vision and Applied Computer Sciences IBaI
Germany
Non-profit sector
1 Sep 2009
We are developing innovative computerized Techniques for new processes, products and services.Life Sciences Cell Image Analysis and Interpretation Motion Analysis High-Content Screening Spectrum Analysis Computational Systems BiologyMultimedia Image Analysis Ontologies Video Recognition Image Data BasesData/Image/Web Mining Classification Clustering Case-Based ReasoningWorld Wide Web Recommendation Systems Behavioral Targeting Customer Profile Analysis Detection of rare/novel Events Internet of Things
Over the past 70 years, the College of Europe has built a solid reputation for its knowledge, innovation and leadership on EU affairs. As part of its mission, the College of Europe in Bruges has been providing executive education, professional trainings and consultancy services since 1996. To do so, the College relies upon its extensive network of professors, including academics and practitioners from the public and the private sector, trainers, experts and alumni. On the one hand, as centre of excellence in professional training on EU affairs, the College delivers executive and tailor-made courses (with an average of more than 4,000 participants from over 65 different countries per year). The learning methodology and training techniques used allow participants to truly invest in their professional development: sharpening their competences and skills; thus, being genuine catalysts for lasting change and professional success. Read more about our executive education offer and our tailor-made courses. On the other hand, given its expertise on the European Union and its policies, the College, as a non-profit institution, has been offering services in the framework of projects funded by the European Union and other international donors. Through the successful implementation of more than 250 international projects (from technical assistance, service and framework contracts to academic cooperation and research projects) implemented in more than 40 countries across the world, the College is nowadays an established reference in project management. Read more about our projects. Who we are The Executive Education, Training & Projects Office (previously Development Office) was established in Bruges in 1996 and consists of a multinational team with solid experience in designing learning services targeting professionals and in managing European and worldwide projects. What we can offer tailor-made services from a competent team that is capable of responding to your needs; high-quality results drawing on the expertise of one of the most genuinely European university institutes, which was founded in 1949; exclusive networking possibilities with EU professionals, professors, alumni and partners.
AmCham EU speaks for American business committed to Europe on trade, investment and competitiveness issues. It aims to ensure a growth-orientated business and investment climate in Europe. AmCham EU facilitates the resolution of transatlantic issues that impact business and plays a role in creating better understanding of EU and US positions on business matters. Total US investment in Europe amounts to $700 billion, and currently supports over 4 million jobs.
Gijon Convention Bureau offers: knowledge of our city and its resources; easy prompt contact with associated companies to make your meeting a success; fluent communication with the city's entities and institutions; impartiality and rigour of a non-profit body interested in the success of your meeting; years of experience dealing with the needs of the most varied meetings.
INTA is a global association of trademark owners and professionals dedicated to supporting trademarks and related intellectual property in order to protect consumers and to promote fair and effective commerce. Founded in 1878, INTA has offices in New York (head office), Brussels, Shanghai, Singapore, Santiago de Chile and Washington DC, and representatives in New Delhi and Geneva. INTA members are 7,000 organizations in more than 190 countries (representing 30,000 professionals) and supports them through policy development and advocacy, education and training, information and publications, and networking and benchmarking.The Europe Representative Office was set up in September 2006 to better represent the Association to the EU Institutions, other associations and stakeholders, and to act as a local point of contact for Members, government officials and other stakehdolers in Europe.
North East England Office in Brussels represents the interests of the North East England region in Brussels. NEEO is a partnership-led office with a broad-based membership including the region's Development Agency One North East, local authorities, employer and employee representation organisations, regional branches of national government, and more. The Office's priority policy fields include business, innovation, energy, transport, skills, and employability.
The Institute for Computer Sciences, Social-Informatics and Telecommunications Engineering, ICST, is an international society incorporated as a non-profit organization that is headquartered in Gent, Belgium. ICST's charter is ICT in its broadest sense, supporting research, innovation and technology transfer in information technologies, their management, and their applications in the service of the Institute members and the global society.
The European Competitive Telecommunications Association (ECTA) was founded in 1998, and supports the regulatory and commercial interests of new entrant telecoms operators, ISPs and suppliers of products and services to the communications industry. We work for a fair regulatory environment which allows all electronic communications providers to compete on level terms in order to multiply investment and innovation throughout an effective European internal market. The association represents the telecommunications industry to key government and regulatory bodies and maintains a forum for networking and business development.Aims & ObjectivesAssist and encourage market liberalisation and competitionRepresent the telecommunications industry to key government and regulatory bodiesMaintain a forum for networking and business development throughout EuropeAssist new market entrants through pro-competitive policiesContinually reflect the dynamic nature of the telecommunications industryFor more information please visit our website, www.ectaportal.com
The Digital Leadership Institute is a Brussels-based, international NGO whose mission is to bridge the gender gap and digital divide worldwide by educating and empowering the digital leaders of today and tomorrow. Initiatives of the Digital Leadership Institute include the following:Women2020.org - A pan-European policy platform promoting contribution of women to achieving the Europe 2020 strategy for smart, sustainable and inclusive growth;inQube.EU - Europe's first "digital female accelerator" promoting female digital entrepreneurship through mentoring, networking, knowledge-sharing and access to startup resources by, for and about women.AdaAwards.com - Global awards recognising outstanding girls (DigitalGirlAward.com) and women (DigitalWomanAward.com) in tech studies and careers worldwide and the organisations (DigitalImpactAward.com) promoting greater participation of girls and women in the tech sector. DigitalMuse.org & InspireGirls.org - Grassroots initiatives promoting greater participation of girls in digital and STEM studies and careers through creative endeavor, mentorship and inspiration through hands-on skills development by adult and young women role models.
The European Citizen Action Service (ECAS) is an international, Brussels-based non-profit organisation with a pan-European membership and 26 years of experience. It's mission is to empower citizens in order to create a more inclusive and stronger European Union by promoting and defending citizens’ rights and developing and supporting mechanisms to increase citizens’ and citizen organisations’ democratic participation in, and engagement with, the EU.
Organizations concerned with IT development, sales, education, and research in the North Great Plain Region of Hungary have expressed their will to cooperate with the primary aim of creating a more concentrated regional IT-sector. The first visible result of this cooperation was the formation of the IT Cluster in the North Great Plain Region. The IT Cluster is open for every enterprise, research institution and educational organization and provides its services for every business actor that main
AElDL was founded in 1988, in the form of a not-for-profit organisation. Its General Assembly is made up of local development stakeholders and specialists from various sectors of the civil society and European Member States. AEIDL’s objectives focus on contributing to a united, citizen-oriented Europe, based on sustainable development and equal opportunities, by offering an extensive range of services to local development and civil society actors, along with various institutions.
CORDIS, the Community Research and Development Information Service, offers a gateway to the Seventh Framework Programme, with news, upcoming events, guidance and frequently asked questions to assist users to understand what FP7 is, who can participate in it and who takes decisions on the allocation of the budget to the research projects that will be funded. CORDIS is a free service provided by the Publications Office of the EU (publications.europa.eu).
EENA, the European Emergency Number Association, was set up in 1999 as a non-profit association registered in Belgium to serve as a neutral discussion platform for emergency services, industry and informed citizens with the aim of getting efficient, interoperable and harmonised emergency telecommunications in accordance with citizens' requirements. EENA has been advocating to authorities the issues related to the 112 as there are more and more EU citizens travelling for business or leisure.
Friends of Europe provides an open forum for debate among EU and national policymakers, NGOs, business leaders, the media and civil society. More than a traditional think-tank, Friends of Europe aims to stimulate debate beyond the Brussels elite by linking up with major think-tanks and media from across Europe's national capitals.Friends of Europe organises a range of different events in varying formats, according to the issues under discussion.
The European Advertising Standards Alliance (EASA) is the single authoritative voice of advertising self-regulation.EASA promotes high ethical standards in commercial communications by means of effective self-regulation for the benefit of consumers and businesses.For further information, please visit: www.easa-alliance.org.
Our mission EIPA was created in 1981 on the occasion of the first European Council held in Maastricht, and is supported by the EU Member States and the European Commission. Our core mission is to provide high quality training courses to develop the capacities of professionals, national and regional public administrations dealing with EU affairs, as well as the European Institutions. We offer long-standing expertise combined with problem- and practice-based teaching modules. We have been awarded four times the Framework Contract and offer and host many contract activities. At EIPA you benefit from our close ties with the European Commission, EU institutions and the different Member States. Training Centres We offer a broad range of high-quality training courses, from seminars to e-learning and tailor-made courses. Our training courses take place in our headquarters in Maastricht, an important hub of European dialogue, or in our training centre in Luxembourg. Do you want to change the date, location or programme of a course? Request a tailor-made course to meet the needs of your organisation or institute. What sets us apart? The variety of our training courses are perfect to integrate into the demanding schedules of busy professionals. They are designed to help you find your way through EU processes and policies, whilst strengthening your capacity to perform effectively in this area. Moreover, they take place in a European environment. You benefit directly from the views and best practices from participants from a wide variety of countries and sectors: a great opportunity to network!
The Asser Institute is a leading research institute in International & European Law, based in The Hague, the Netherlands. It is our mission to further the development of international and European law so that it serves the cultivation of trust and respect in global, regional, national and local societies.
